Thymus Serpyllum Extract
What Thymus Serpyllum Extract is & what it does
Thymus Serpyllum Extract is derived from wild thyme, a small aromatic herb in the mint family. It is used in cosmetics as a botanical additive that can provide antioxidant and soothing properties, and the plant is naturally rich in aromatic compounds. In sunscreen and skincare formulas it usually appears as a supporting botanical rather than an active ingredient.
What does Thymus Serpyllum Extract do in skincare?
Thymus Serpyllum Extract, from wild thyme, is used as a botanical additive that can provide antioxidant and soothing support. It is rich in natural aromatic compounds and is often included to complement a formula rather than as a main active. In sunscreens it usually plays a supporting role.
Is Thymus Serpyllum Extract safe?
Thymus Serpyllum Extract is widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the levels typically found in skincare. As with any botanical, some people may be sensitive to plant or aromatic components. A patch test is a sensible precaution if you have reactive skin.
Is Thymus Serpyllum Extract vegan?
Thymus Serpyllum Extract is plant-derived, coming from the wild thyme herb, so the ingredient itself is not of animal origin. Whether a finished product is fully vegan also depends on its other ingredients and the brand's practices. Check the brand's labeling for a vegan claim if that matters to you.
Sunscreens with Thymus Serpyllum Extract
We rate 8 sunscreens that contain it:
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9tails Exo-hydro SPF 50
89/100
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Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Mild Milk Spf 50 Pa++++
87/100
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Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion Mineral SPF 60+
82/100
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Clé de Peau Beauté UV Protection Cream SPF 50 Pa++++
81/100
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Shiseido Syncro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation Spf 30
49/100
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Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 30
49/100
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Sisley Phyto-Blanc Le Soin Correcting Brightening Moisturizer Multi-Defense Shield SPF 50+ Pa+++
49/100
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Clé de Peau Beauté Uv Protective Cream Tinted Spf 50+
49/100